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The quantity of Liverpool assets can you fit in your squad in the upcoming gameweek?

The Merseyside club have secured back-to-back wins , with a in-form attacker in Hugo Ekitike ahead of a clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers that are on course for one of the worst Premier League seasons on record.

If you've held onto a few of your Africa Cup of Nations transfers , and possess the budget to spend by replacing the sidelined Bruno Fernandes, then Liverpool players should be your top priority.

This weekly selection is assembled using latest Fantasy Premier League valuations to stay under a 100 million pound budget, simulating using a Free Hit chip.

How Did The Previous Squad?

Captain Erling Haaland (a huge score) , alongside the hot pair of Antoine Semenyo (10 points) plus Liverpool's frontman guided the squad to a respectable total – with a bonus a double-digit contribution from Antonee Robinson as a substitute.

The FPL Ideal Squad for the Upcoming Round

Keeper and Defenders

David Raya, Arsenal, goalkeeper, £6m – vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H).

Arsenal's backline had a brief dip in the wake of an injury to Gabriel, however, they've secured two clean sheets recently , with 9 already with not even the campaign's midpoint completed.

Mikel Arteta's side have conceded in only three home games campaign. Those goals were scored by Erling Haaland, a long-range effort from Tottenham's forward , plus a surprise header from Wolves' attacker.

Jurrien Timber (£6.5m) and Piero Hincapie (£5.5m), Arsenal – vs the Seagulls (H).

This week features a three-pronged on the Arsenal backline.

They are the best defensive unit statistically, recording shutouts in over 50% of their matches, they host a Roberto De Zerbi's side who have failed to score in their past two outings.

The South Coast club have scored just nine strikes in eight away games.

Timber remains a reliable choice every week and has more goal threat since returning to right-back.

Hincapie has registered 'defcon' points in his past four starts, featuring a pair of shutouts.

Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool, £5.9m – vs Wolves (H).

One could select six Anfield players this week if possible.

Gary O'Neil's team were shut out once again in 17 games in a recent 2-0 home loss to Brentford.

They have a paltry 9 goals all season, including a couple on the road. It represents as safe a clean sheet prospect available.

Omar Alderete, the Black Cats, £4m – vs Leeds (H).

Despite the Yorkshire club's recent goalscoring upturn – and the form of their striker – the pick is a Stadium of Light shutout at home.

That would mark a third consecutive and the Paraguayan defender becoming a prime value defensive pick. Managers can field him with assurance in most games, thanks to his regular defensive contribution returns.

Midfielders

Mason Mount, Manchester United, £5.9m – vs Newcastle (H).

The English midfielder should play a key role at Manchester United over the coming fixtures, due to their Portuguese maestro out injured.

Recently, Erik ten Hag's team registered the highest xG statistically by over three goals – 8.78 against second-best Leeds' 5.68.

Their opponents are a Newcastle United side who have been poor in away matches – with just one win in seven.

The former Chelsea man may take over a large share of the injured star's creative responsibilities, especially on set-pieces, and could play as an attacking midfielder.

Florian Wirtz, Liverpool, £8.1m – vs Wolves (H).

Wirtz is on the verge of a significant score and a fixture at Anfield versus Wolves representing an ideal scenario for it.

Wirtz has posted points across four recent games – two assists plus a 'defcon' performance.

In that period he has created 10 chances, the highest of any his teammates, and his xG stands at 0.88.

Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa, £7.2m – vs Chelsea (A).

Boasting 30 points in two games, Rogers' form cannot be overlooked.

He's Villa's talisman, capable of scoring a strike from minimal space inside the area.

An away trip at Stamford Bridge could be viewed as a challenging proposition, but Villa have won there in two of recent years.

Strikers

Hugo Ekitike (Captain), Liverpool, £8.9m – vs Wolves (H).

Because of his fixture, a lack of competition for a starting spot, coupled with notched a five-goal haul over three matches, the French striker gets the captaincy for this round.

Erling Haaland, City, £15.1m – vs Nottingham Forest (A).

One cannot consider dropping Haaland, however because he has a tougher fixture on the road this week, we are opting to bet against him for the armband.

Jarrod Bowen, West Ham United, £7.6m